Initial thoughts on this Seamaster?

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Hey folks. I've no info on calibre or serial no. as yet on this one, but before I request any more info from the seller, I felt it'd be a jolly good idea to consult the excellent Seamaster hive mind here as to whether it was worth pursuing my enquiries. Any red flags? I'm looking at the squared-off hands, lume but no 'T', and the crown; dial and case back seem OK but I'm not 100%. The lume on the dial and hands seems to colour match. Whaddaya think? Raise or fold? Thoughts very much appreciated.

 
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I see no immediate red flags, its a plated/filled watch with a clean dial/hands, and a crystal in need of polywatch. If it runs well, and can be had at a good/competitive price, I say go for it! I'd want to see a movement /ref # to make sure you get a good price for it, but I don't see any immediate red flags.
 
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Actually... IDK if this is common, but the lume plots are pretty inconsistent and a bit all over the place. See 7, 8, and 10, which are over to the side enough to be on a sub-second marker.

Also, is 6 missing a plot? Though I see 9, 12, and 3 are missing it as well, so perhaps that is intentional.
 
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Thanks for thoughts, Erich. I see what you mean about the lume. At 7 and 8 it seems to have been plopped on top of sub-second markers, where all the others are between them. Not sure what to make of that. Maybe optical distortion through the crystal? Or maybe not!
 
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Thanks for thoughts, Erich. I see what you mean about the lume. At 7 and 8 it seems to have been plopped on top of sub-second markers, where all the others are between them. Not sure what to make of that. Maybe optical distortion through the crystal? Or maybe not!
I doubt that it is an optical illusion? Particularly since it is on top of a marker from appearance. Maybe a different perspective photo would help. But yeah, a little strange. Not sure it would bother me, but speaks to maybe it was a re-lumed dial?

Either way, seems pretty lovely, would be a nice one to wear IMO.